Ringgold had lost four straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped down to 1-4 to make it five. They lost 11-2 to the Elizabeth Forward Warriors. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Rams have suffered against the Warriors since April 27, 2023.
Ringgold saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Xander Mahoney, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double. Those RBI were Mahoney's first of the season.
As for Elizabeth Forward, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 4-0. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 8.0 runs this season.
On Elizabeth Forward's side, Nate Grimm made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Those seven strikeouts gave Grimm a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Josh Johnson was a standout: he went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, two doubles, and one stolen base. JB Crovak was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Looking ahead, Ringgold will venture away from home to square off against Belle Vernon at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Elizabeth Forward, they will welcome Yough at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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